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US President Joe Biden’s exit from the Presidential contest is a timely reminder for all leaders to check their expiration date. Leadership is contextual, which means leaders outgrow their role or the role outgrows them. As organisations evolve, so do their leadership needs. An executive who was perfect for launching...

In his 2023 address to world leaders at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) Conference, political commentator and satirist Konstantin Kisin declared, “We are in the fight of our lives.” “From the dawn of time, humans have worked tirelessly to advance our world,” he said. “We captured the mystery of...

The pandemic catalyzed a seismic shift in how companies operate regarding flexibility in the location of their workers. For some, this flexibility proved a temporary measure; for others, it became a permanent feature. Crunchbase, an AI-powered platform for discovering and connecting with innovative companies, is one of the latter. Kelly...

Ford Motor Company announced changes to its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, opting out of an annual survey conducted by an LGBTQ advocacy group and eliminating quotas for minority dealerships and suppliers. Ford CEO Jim Farley emphasized the company’s commitment to accommodating diverse perspectives among employees and customers, noting...

A limiting belief is a thought that restricts your personal growth and potential. These beliefs are often subconscious and stem from experiences, conditioning, or negative self-talk. Limiting beliefs can manifest as doubts about your abilities, fears of failure, or assumptions that certain goals are unattainable. They hinder you from taking...

The disparity between the highest and lowest-paid employees in Switzerland continues to grow, with top executives earning an average of 143 times more than their lowest-paid workers in 2023, according to a recent study by the trade union Unia. This widening gap marks an increase from the previous year when...

In today's fast-paced, dynamic marketplace, future-proofing your customer experience (CX) strategy is not just a competitive advantage – it's a necessity. Customers’ expectations are continually rising, driven by rapid advancements in technology and an increasing emphasis on personalized service. To stay ahead, businesses must ensure that their CX strategies are...

On August 22, 2024, AWS, a subsidiary of Amazon.com Inc., announced the launch of its AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region. The company plans to invest approximately US$6.2 billion in Malaysia through 2038. This investment is aimed at providing developers, startups, entrepreneurs, enterprises, and various organizations—including government, education, and non-profits—more options...

During my work with CEO Forums, visibility has found its way to the forefront of many recent conversations about how group members can maximize the value of their experience together. When I ask the CEOs to talk about how they want to benefit from the group over the next 12...

A great deal of emphasis is placed on training Peer Advisory Group Chairs and Forum Leaders – as it should be. These amazing individuals bear a tremendous responsibility as coaches and confidants to CEOs and their key executives worldwide. They work to make their groups “greater than the sum of...